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The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
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- High style at the 39th Education Salute
by Delores Shante | The St. Louis American on October 22, 2026 at 1:00 pmBecause I haven’t been to every Education Salute, I can’t say with certainty that this year’s honorees, scholars and guests were the best dressed in the history of The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala. And I’ve heard plenty of stories about how folks showed up draped in The post High style at the 39th Education Salute appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Gallery: 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education
by The St. Louis American staff on October 21, 2026 at 2:50 amView the full photo gallery on Flickr. Beautiful people and a spirit of celebration filled St. Louis Union Station Hotel for The St. Louis American […]
- Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
by James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:35 pmTamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, receives the 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education Award from The St. […]
- Dr. Paula Knight | 2026 Stellar Performer in Educationby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:34 pm
- Rich McClure | 2026 Champion in Educationby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:33 pm
- Dr. Demetrius Adams | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:32 pm
- Dr. Samantha March | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.